Homemade yogurt is so easy to make. With just two ingredients and a little time, you will have yourself a bowl of fresh yogurt, free from any additives. Sometimes, I forget just how simple some recipes are. When my…
Shredded Turkey Masala (Thanksgiving Leftovers)
Hands down, one of my favorite ways to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers is this Shredded Turkey Masala. Every year, at the end of our very American feast, mom and I sit at our kitchen table shredding up the bits. It’s a…
Kerala Sunset Cocktail
The inspiration for my Kerala Sunset Cocktail I’ve been living in flashbacks lately. Flipping through old family photo albums (remember those?) and reminiscing. One of the collections of photos I paused a lot through was of my last time in…
Banana Bonda
Need a break from making banana bread? Try out my recipe for Banana Bonda! This crunchy, lightly sweet treat is a very popular snack in Kerala. In fact, my mom told me this was one of her favorite things to…
Dosa (a rice and lentil based recipe)
After going back and forth between different rice varieties, lentil variations, and fermentation methods I’ve finally come to a dosa recipe that creates a crispy and tangy flavor.
Sambar (a south indian vegetable stew)
Sambar is made many different ways. In fact, different districts within South India all seem to have their own variation. From the types of vegetable used to the spice blends, the combinations are vast.
Kozhukatta (Coconut Jaggery Dumpling)
The foods made for annual holidays, like this Kozhukatta recipe, are my favorite. It’s because every year I feel like I learn something new and grow with the process of making it. In my first year of making kozhukatta, I…
Coconut Laddus
It’s no secret that I love anything that includes coconut. That’s why these Coconut Laddus are truly a joy to make. They only take about 30 minutes to whip up and look so beautiful on any special dessert platter. Some…
Sarkara Varatti (Spiced Plantain Chips)
Sarkara Varatti, or Spiced Plantain Chips, is a classic part of any Onam Sadhya. As a kid, these chips were not my favorite. The flavors of ginger, cardamom, and cumin as a coating on a jaggery fried chip seemed like…
Jackfruit Seed Mango Curry (Chakkakuru Manga Curry)
Did you know you could use the seeds of a jackfruit to make delicious meals? That’s precisely what I used to make this Jackfruit Seed and Raw Green Mango Curry, otherwise known as Chakkakuru Manga Curry. Never had jackfruit seeds?…
Uppumav/Upma (Spiced Semolina)
You know, as a kid I wasn’t really crazy about uppumav. The sweet, salty, spicy crumbly and steamy plate my mom would serve with a banana had my tastebuds going wild. But the older I get, the more I find myself loving these old childhood dislikes.
Kerala Red Fish Curry
With its nostalgic, bright red color, tangy tamarind flavor, and perfect level of heat, this classic Kerala Red Fish Curry recipe is truly a pot of joy.